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Police Official Warns of Post-Election Unrest Ahead of Vote
Israeli police are preparing for potential disruptions on election day and unrest following the announcement of results. Approximately 22,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide, an increase of about 5,000 from previous elections, to secure polling stations and maintain public order.
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What happened
- 01Approximately 22,000 police officers will be deployed across Israel for the upcoming elections to secure polling stations and prevent disruptions.
- 02A senior police official warned of potential post-election unrest, stating that the announced results could bring people out into the streets.
- 03Security measures have been heightened due to specific warnings of planned terror attacks, potential missile fire, and terrorist infiltrations.
- 04Police are prepared to forcefully clear road blockades, with particular concern over Haredi protesters disrupting access to polling stations.
- 05Authorities are monitoring a plan to distribute hundreds of dollars to Haredi voters who agree not to vote in the election.
- 06Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised concerns that an extremist group is planning to block his residence on election day.
- 07The police are facing a delay in receiving NIS 350 million in government funding allocated for the election preparations.
A senior police official warned that the period after the elections is highly sensitive, as the results could prompt public demonstrations. The police have been preparing for three months, coordinating with the Shin Bet and the IDF to address heightened security threats, including specific warnings of planned terror attacks, missile fire, and potential terrorist infiltrations.
Authorities are also preparing for domestic disruptions, particularly within Haredi and Arab communities. Police are on standby to counter potential road blockades by Haredi protesters, including followers of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman who recently blocked Highway 4. Additionally, police are monitoring a plan to distribute hundreds of dollars to Haredi voters who choose not to vote, as part of protests against the conscription of yeshiva students.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly raised concerns about an extremist group planning to block his residence. Despite these challenges and a delay in receiving NIS 350 million in government funding, police aim to ensure the elections proceed, though voting may be temporarily suspended in specific areas if security threats arise.
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